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UK NHS Recommends Daily Vitamin D for Winter Health

10/30/2025

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The National Health Service (NHS) advises all UK residents to take a daily vitamin D supplement from October to March to maintain bones, muscles, and immune systems because winter sunlight is reduced.
Most individuals should take 10 micrograms daily.
Babies under one year should receive 8.5–10 micrograms daily.
Children aged one to four and high-risk individuals should take supplements year-round.
The NHS also encourages getting vitamin D from foods.

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The National Health Service (NHS) advises all UK residents to take a daily vitamin D supplement from October to March to maintain bones, muscles, and immune systems because winter sunlight is reduced.
Most individuals should take 10 micrograms daily.
Babies under one year should receive 8.5–10 micrograms daily.
Children aged one to four and high-risk individuals should take supplements year-round.
The NHS also encourages getting vitamin D from foods.